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. , KMSÊÊmBSlfâgaBB&mà • I Thomas speaks amour KNEE surrounds the Supreme Court. Thomas said that the cloistered • ''' 1 P ' • ' ' ' - • • - Clarence Thomas, an associate jus- environment the court works in tice of the United States Supreme does not easily lend itself to glitz, Court, visited AU and addressed a and there is much less controversy packed Nevins Theatre crowd in the Supreme Court than people Nov. 19. think. Robert Heineman introduced He also said that, contrary to •¡•I ''»i^l^wJi^^sSS2^' Thomas and gave the audience an popular belief, there are "no secret idea of the positions Thomas had lobbies, or midnight meetings," held previous to being nominated and everything the court is and confirmed as a Justice of the involved in is available for public Supreme Court. viewing, often immediately after it Thomas thanked the audience is written into the record. for coming to hear him speak, and Thomas went on to describe the said that he did not often get to three duties that the Supreme Western New York. Thomas also Court performs, and the actions said that he was "pleased to be in a the Supreme Court takes to carry university, among students." out those duties. The format of Thomas' speech First, the Justices are responsi- BY BETSY KACHMAR was informal, in order to allow the ble for deciding which cases are Freshmen Katie Nasser, Justin Sabia, Jasmine Hupcey and Camilie Dietrach (from left to right) recline on the audience to fashion the conversa- going to be presented to the court. grass infront o f Kruson Hall, enjoying the unseasonably warm weather Sunday.it was a great day to study or tion, said Thomas. He began by relax outside. describing the environment that SEE THOMAS, PAGE 3 Campus groups sponsor AIDS awareness events IRMLY KNEE campus community about respon- her support of the fight against table, the Panhellenic Council dis- kits are always very popular. sibility and wellness issues, had a AIDS. tributed safe-sex kits to students "Last year we only made 100 World AIDS day was Dec. 1, and table set up in the campus center, Jennifer Kahn, vice president of in the Campus Center. [kits], and they were gone in half several events on campus helped distributing pamphlets, ribbons, AWARE, said the group became The kits, which were donated by an hour," Easton said. This year to raise the Alfred community's and other AIDS awareness mate- interested in bringing more AIDS Crandall Health Center, contained Panhel made and distributed twice awareness of AIDS issues. rials. programs to campus when several two condoms and a rubber glove. as many kits, she said. World AIDS day was marked The group had a wide variety of of AWARE's members became Also at the table was information W1C and Spectrum, with assis- nationwide as a day without art—a information available to students, certified AIDS peer educators. about safe-sex, and preventing tance from AWARE, sponsored a day in which people in the arts including material about the differ- Kahn said that previously, only sexually transmitted disease. visit of six panels of The Names cease to practice or perform, in ent symptoms experienced by men the Crandall Health Center pre- Sara Easton, vice president of Project Aids Memorial Quilt, Dec. memory of the many people in the and women with the AIDS virus. sented AIDS programs on a regu- the Panhellenic Council, and the 6. arts who have died of AIDS. The group's table also had the lar basis, and AWARE wanted to organizer of the table, said that Locally, AWARE, a student familiar red ribbons available to increase the number of programs. Panhel has distributed the kits for WIC co-coordinator Chrissy group dedicated to educating the anyone who wanted to show his or In addition to the AWARE several semesters, and that the SEE AIDS DAY, RAGE 4 AU conference explores diversity BY JASMINE LELLOCK going [about these issues]." Spectrum, UMOJA, Residence Bipat agreed, adding, "Alfred Life, the Student Activities At AU's Diversity Conference, needed something like this; it's Office, Fine Host Dining students were offered the due." Services, AU Bookstore, and opportunity to get a glimpse Some of the topics covered AU Senate. into the lifestyles of others, said include race, gender, sexual Some of the highlights of the conference advisor and preference, religion, socio-eco- day were a presentation by Resident Director Jennie nomic background, and physical Keynote Speaker Trustee Ruth Volforte. ability, explained Volforte. Scott, a performance by Mosaic, For a $5 admission fee, the The conference was open to a Spectrum-sponsored student conference, held Dec. 5 through- anyone, including members of life panel facilitated by out the campus center, featured the community and other Psychology Professor Gail speakers, educational sessions, schools. St. Bonaventure Walker, and a party. Included and social events for its partici- University sent delegates as on the agenda was the presenta- pants. well. tion of the AIDS Panel/Quilt With the theme "Building a Each delegate was able to Viewing, which was held on Bridge to Diversity," the confer- attend informational sessions Sunday. ence was designed and imple- presented by students, faculty As far as changes the group mented by a panel of ten stu- members, and various groups. would like to make for next dent committee chairs and One of these presentations year's conference, Bipat com- advised by Volforte. dealt with which types of people mented, "We need a lot more Organizing students included will get hired in the year 2000, people to participate in the Eli Poueriet, Carlos Pearce, explained Poueriet. 'She added, event." Roxanne Rodriguez, "It described what types of jobs Volforte added, "This was a Parmanand Bipat, Ann Jones, are out there. [The session] dis- scaled down version of what we Shakima McCants, Tiana cussed gender, race, and age in originally intended, since it's Geraldino, Nomi Manon, the workplace and how compa- the end of the semester and it Camille Valentin, and Stefani nies deal with these conflicts." was the first time for something Threet. Rodriguez explained, "It of this sort. Next year, we hope "They were the driving force went so well because it was to get a lot more people behind the conference. It was extracurricular. Everyone involved." entirely student-run. All I did there had a lot of commitment, Geraldino said, "Everyone's was advise them," said Volforte. which shows they were inter- put in a lot of effort and done an The goal of the conference, in ested." outstanding job. The confer- Volforte's words, was to "bring Geraldino explained it was ence would not have been possi- students to our school and to "great to get a lot of different ble without the committee's promote the understanding of groups working together." time and energy. Because of PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER the importance of diversity. It The groups involved were their dedication, the conference Chris Stawiarz, playing the role of Tom, acts out a scene in Reckless. was a way to get a dialogue ALANA, Shades of Ebony, was a huge success." • Reckless was performed Dec. 2-5. Fiat Lux COLUMN Standards need to be raised more criticism. Mainly, why should by the faculty. Students left in people who blow off class get spe- Maybe we need to raise academ- cial treatment? ic standards by demanding stu-l Ifs not fair to those of us that dents maintain at least a 2.3 after! BVMgnNEBKMER care about class, and put in the freshman year. the dark by AU -effort to do well, when some stu- This school seems to be intent on | One of my professors was present- dents are allowed to bend dead- changing the drinking culture.| ed with a dilemma the other day. lines so they dont fail. Perhaps the school doesnt need til Recently, Clarence Thomas spoke at AU. look off-campus to do this. However, if you asked around on the day of his speech, you would The professor noted that a stu- In the real world, if you don't show up at work, or if you dont get Raise the academic standard»! have found that many students had no idea that a Supreme Court dent who had done well the first the job done, you're out fair and and the school will weed out those I Justice was speaking on campus. half of the semester, had seemingly disappeared. The student had just square. who regularly choose the bottie| Sitting in the dining hall the night of the speech, the gasps of surprise handed in an assignment past Why not prepare everyone for over the book. k were audible as students noticed the announcement on the B.L.U.E. deadline and my professor was that here? If people dont perform Obviously, not everyone is gainf f screen. debating whether or not to grade up to the standards that have been to get a 3.5. However, theg The man is a Supreme Court Justice. Polls indicate that his job is one the assignment set let them suffer. University should demand that! of the most prestigious in the nation. My class was not sympathetic to I think it is wonderful that pro- people try to do well. The point is, this is the sort of thing people like to know about the student's cause. We cared very fessors are willing to help strug- As I said, the school does try tof We get an average of 20 e-mail messages a week which are basically 1 little that the student could do a gling students. But there is a dif- help struggling students. advertisements, sent to all students. We've seen messages advertising good job when it was convenient ference between struggling and I would rather have a student Beanie Baby raffles, warning us about hunting season and inviting us to I am willing to wager that just having a total disregard for acade- body that tried its best and rai| take swing dancing lessons. Did you see an announcement about about everyone on campus is busy. mics. into some problems than one| Clarence Thomas coming to speak? However, being busy is not an Some students need to own up where half the people try and hail We are slightly assuaged to realize it is not just students kept in the excuse to not get work done. to the fact that we are here to dont * dark. Press releases for the Thomas speech went out to area newspa- I wish I could delay handing in learn. There are lots of activities Maybe I'm being unrealisticf pers only two days before the scheduled appearance. Several reporters assignments when I got busy. My that we participate in outside the here. I do think, however, that al| expressed their displeasure as well. life would be incredibly easier. classroom, but we are here to students here could do well if thejf Some say that the event was not publicized because Thomas is a con- Unfortunately, life doesnt work learn. applied themselves. troversial figure. that way. We're all busy. Some students are content to The University and the studenti That makes all the more reason to publicize the event. Despite what Deal with it scrape by. This sort of high school need to get their prioritiei| many believe, it is a good thing to spark debate and get people talking work ethic should not be tolerated straight. • about an issue. This whole in-class debate led to Especially considering how some speeches are sparsely attended, Thomas' visit was the perfect opportunity to get a large percentage of COLUMN the student body involved with what's going on at AU. It offered a chance to hear a loud voice in the political world. Again, it was a chance to spark interest in the real world we will soon enter. NFL should try instant replay again Yes, it was held in a small venue. It could be argued that more adver- ing a very long time replay." some sort of way for asking fort tising only would have turned more people away at the door. If replay is to be reinstated, instant replay if, upon further: However, with as much interest as there was, why not look for a big- there should be some conditions inspection, the play stands aif ger venue to hold the speech? on it Here are a few ideas I have ruled. Hopefully it wasnt to limit the number of questions that could be BY ANDY BERMAN come up with: These ideas would keep thef asked. • For a coach to call for an instant game going. Coaches would onh| The lack of advertisement was not due to a last-minute scheduling of Two weeks ago, officials in the replay, make him call a timeout. call for instant replay if theft Thomas, either. It was announced last semester that Thomas would be NFL took a beating; they If the play is overruled, give it were certain a call was wrong. | coming sometime in November. botched a coin toss and some peo- back. When I was younger, I always In less than a week, a major actor will be speaking at fall commence- ple argue they changed the out- • If a coach calls for an instant wondered what the official who: ment. While this hasnt been kept under the same wraps as Thomas' come of the Bills-Patriots game. replay and is wrong, give a five was checking the instant replaj| visit, it also hasnt received top-billing. My response to this can be out- yard penalty. was watching. On TV, you couE If AU is going to bring such high-profile speakers to the campus, they lined in four words: bring back • On offense, if a coach calls for see the play over ten times, makef; should flaunt it The students are certainly interested in big names. instant replay. instant replay and it is incorrect, up your mind on the play, go tof People "in the know" flooded to see Thomas. Officials are people too. They issue a loss of down penalty. the bathroom, go to the fridge! It certainly makes the school look better to be getting such big names. make mistakes. No one is perfect • On defense, if a coach calls for and still get back to game before! Every year at the Opening Convocation, President Edward G. Coll Jr. (even though we all know people instant replay and is incorrect, the call was made. jokes about Cornell. If we're going to compare ourselves to Cornell, why who think they are). That's why give the offense an automatic It felt good to finally be on.thet dont we publicize our speakers like they do? instant replay was created. first down. winning Bide of a bad callg College presents us with a chance to learn. We cant learn solely in the But keep it like the name sug- • Make a specific official sit in the Growing up in the Tony Easot| classroom, however. gests—instant. Instant replay box and watch all plays. Give him years was hard enough for Pate However, if the University relies solely on word of mouth to inform should be a quick, under two two minutes to make a call. If he fans to remember. the students of such opportunities, many students miss out on this minute process to make sure offi- cant overturn something in that I think Doug Flutie hit the nail; extension of the classroom. ciating on the fieldi s correct. amount of time, the play stands. on the head when he said you get?; The students of AU want to know when the big names are coming to When instant replay was in It usually only takes TV com- good calls and bad calls—it all town. effect, coaches would scream mentators 10-20 seconds to blast usually evens out. If a person sparks a debate, where's the problem? Isnt debate also bloody murder four or five times an official for a bad call. Throw instant replay back into one of the objectives of college? a game. Instant replay could Any of these ideas could feasi- the picture, and there will only be : In actuality, it makes the student body a little more informed and a lit- have gone under the name "tak- bly work. Penalize a team in good calls. • tle more intellectual. Hopefully, in the future, the University will not keep the majority of COIUMN students in the dark n Student apathy on AU campus is apparent!

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EXECUTIVE STAFF Upon arrival to college, I was anx- all on their feet. ing these people's salaries and thej Editor . .Michelle Pancoe Darkroom Manager vacant iously awaiting participation in the Now I know that to compare don't even bother taking ad van Managing Editor .Stephanie Webster Webmaster ....vacant various things that student life is PSU and AU is a bit unfair. True, tageofit. | Production Manager Julie Neel Advertising Manager .Miguel Sturia all about Going to football games, we are a Division III school, but Even before I started my col', Business Manager Paula Whittaker Billing Manager JSaraEaston seeing concerts, joining a myriad would it really hurt to show some lege search, I had all sorts of pea pie telling me that I should mak§ Dopy Manager Jay Weisberger Subscriptions ; .Isabela Buniek of clubs, etc., etc. school spirit? I have been to high the best of my college years. News Editor.i Kelly Knee Circulation Andy Berman So, now its a few weeks before school football games with more \rts-Editor Kenneth Leidig Faculty Adviser Jtobyn Goodman the end of the first semester and I excitement and crowd involve- I know I am not alone on that ment issue. I just dont see the point of Sports Editor .Andy Berman NEXT ISSUE & DEADLINES can honestly say that my expecta- features Editor Jasmine Lellock Next Issue ...Feb.3 tions about student life at AU are Sports are not the only area of people choosing to sit in their roan, Photo Editor .Betsy Kachmar Ad Deadline ..Jan.26 not met student life that is lacking in sup- when BO many interesting thingf Systems Manager Jeremy Van Druff Copy Deadline Jan. 27 The first school event I ever port The various coffeehouses and are taking place on campus tlut went to was the home opener for comedians that SAB brings in are are free. Editorial Policy: The Fiat Lux welcomes The Fiat Lux supports the perpetua- the football team. I was surprised also not being taken advantage of We should make the best of feedback fromit s readers. Letters to the tion of a broad and liberal education con- to see that not only was there no by most students. these years. Before we go out intt editor will be subject to editing for space ducive to free speech. Only unsigned edi- student section, but that there These people do have some tal- the real world full of big corpora and content purposes. The Fiat Lux torials reflect the opinions of this tions and 9-to-5 jobs, we should reserves the right not to print any letter. newspaper. All other editorials reflect the were hardly any students in atten- ent that deserves to be seen. I Letters must be accompanied by name, author's opinion. dance at all. have gone to several of the events take the time to eryoy college an| address and telephone number. E-mail: The Fiat Lux is printed by Sun Growing up, I remember watch- where no more than 20 students what it has to offer. Things wif [email protected] or mail letters Publishing Company and is typeset by the ing and going to many Penn State were present You pity the per- only get more complicated fro» to: Fiat Lux, attn: Editor, Powell Campus production staff. It is funded in part by games. The amount of support for former, but at least he or she gets here. • K Center, Alfred, N.Y. 14802. Student Senate. The last day of classes for the M semester is Friday. Finals begin Monday. Residence Life requires students to leave campus 24 hours after their last final. •Robert Forster, who was recently nominated for an Academy Award for Ms role in Jackie Brown, will receive an honorary degree from AU at Fall commencement, Dec. 13. Forster will also address the graduates at the ceremony. Forster, who is from Rochester and attended AU for his fresh- man year, is returningafte r a 38 year absence from the campus. • Two AU students, Brian Pinto and Desiree Leaiy, have been selected as Students study in Herrick Memorial Library. Both libraries are open into the early momtog°SringM^ finalists in a Japanese speech contest sponsored by the Sharp Corporation. The final competition was Dec. 3 at the Nippon Club in New Herrick remains open until 2 a.m. on certain nights. York City. This is the first time AU has had students reach the finals in the three years the school has participated. After the contest, the students Thomas read the cards and selec- wfll visit Japan Airlines, Yaohan (a Japanese supermarket) and a Publicity for .Thomas tively answered the questions. Japanese bookstore. CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE The questions posed ranged • The Buffalo Bills will be staying in Buffalo for at least five more years as from Thomas' own Senate confor- the team made its $11 million goal in luxury seat license fees. The new Thomas' visit There are approximately 7,000 mation hearings to the current sit- lease on Bills Stadium, which is owned by Erie County, is good for 15 requests for hearings each year, uation facingPresiden t Clinton. years, however. and "you have no right to come Thomas said the Supreme Court nonexistent before the court" said Thomas. has no impact on the impeachment There are only a few reasons hearings, and thus the justices W KEUY KNEE MB Iff WEBBERGER that the Supreme Court deems Exxon and Mobil shocked the oil industry by announcing they will merge. dont really get involved in discus- The deal is considered to be the richest ever, as Exxon wfll buy Mobil for compelling enough tohea r a case. sion on potential impeachment Clarence Thomas' visit to Alfred Only federal issues can be Other questions included clarifi- $77 billion. The merger wfll make Exxon Mobil (as the new company will managed togenerat e controversy, be called) the largest corporation in the world. The two companies cur- brought before the Supreme cation of several Constitutional but not over Anita Hill. Court, and the issue involved in rights issues, including what part rently pump out 2.5 billion barrels of oil a day, as well as comparable While Dean of Students and amounts of natural gas. Analysts are debating how this wfll affect con- the case must be an important one. of Constitutional law is the most Vice President for Student sumers, especially at gas stations. Often, Thomas said, the cases important and whether or not Affairs, Jerry Brody said "this is • Another merger involved America Online and Netscape. The two com- heard are cases that have caused there are some Constitutional one of the biggest speakers we disagreement in the circuit courts. rights greater than others. puter giants now present a formidable opponent to Microsoft Microsoft, have ever had," many were however, may be helped by the merger. Microsoft, which has been under After a case has been heard by Thomas answered both ques- unaware that Thomas was even the entire Court, the Justices have government investigation for a possible monopoly, now can argue that it coming to Alfred. tions using the examples of the has amajor competitor. the task of deciding the case. They Second Amendment which is not Both students and faculty were vote in declining order of seniority, widely studied or used, and the I • The never-ending saga of the Clinton impeachment inquiry continues. upset that there was little or no ! The impeachment panel decided to subpoena the director of the FBI to and five votes decide a case. new problems surrounding advance publicity about Thomas' According to Thomas, there are Constitutional rights on the ; investigate whether or not the president broke rules about «tmpnign speech distributed to the campus. I finance in 1996. Also, Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas), the House Majority "no lobbying efforts" to sway Internet Robert Heineman, professor of Justices votes, and it is "rare to Thomas avoided discussing his ; Whip, predicted that a formal impeachment will take place. political science, who was instru- know before conference how some- personal views on the Clinton mental in bringing Thomas to one wfll vote." Deciding the out- scandal, and when asked to define campus, said approximately 30 come of a case is the second duty Hie Parti Quebecois retained control of the Canadian province of Quebec. professors were e-mailed an a "high crime or misdemeanor" Hie political party, which favors succession fromCanada , wfll retain con- the Supreme Court performs. said: "That's a loaded question," announcement about the upcom- The third and final task of the tad of the Quebec government Premier Lucien Bouchard has vowed that ing speech. and chose another card. when conditions are right he will call another referendum to decide Supreme Court is the writing of Thomas also avoided any ques- The e-mail encouraged those the opinions. The Chief Justice tions regarding Affirmative whether or not Quebec will remain part of Canada. Should "la Belle professors to announce to their assigns the job to various Justices Action. He did say in partial Province" leave the union, Canada's Atlantic provinces would be cut off students that a Supreme Court on the court, and no one knows response that he believes in help- from the Canadian mainland. Justice was speaking on campus. what the Justice assigned a partic- ing people, but that assumptions •The United States is not the only country worried about a possible However, other professors did impeachment Russian President Boris Yeltsin is being accused of ular opinion wfll say. based on race are usually not valid. not receive the e-mail, and there- Thomas said any member of the Thomas ended his speech by neglecting the armed forces, which have been hit hard by the Russian eco- fore their classes were not court has the option of writing a urging the audience to read the nomic crisis. A parliamentary commission was looking into whether or not informed. % shouM move to impeach. "Yeltsin has been crippled with a string of minority opinion if they disagree Constitution, and to take a few The reason for the lack of pub- with the majority. However, as a Jseases, most recently, a severe case of pneumonia which had him hospi- licity is simply because, "that's minutes to read news sources that jtalaed. The commission was unable to reach a conclusion as to whether courtesy to the majority writer, have an impact on their individual the way we did it," said often the authors of minority opin- Yeltsin intended to neglect the army. Heineman. lives. ions send a memorandum outlining To the students in the audience, f The United States announced that it will be giving $400 million in aid to While the campus was kept their intentions, he added. Thomas said, "If I were you, I'd ; Palestinian areas. In what President Clinton called "the next phase of the unaware of Thomas' upcoming After describing the function drop the cynicism, know-it-all-ism, |peace process," the money wfll be used to help create jobs, improve edu- speech, local newspapers were and workings of the Supreme and negativism, and spend your cation and mprove water quahty m Palestinian a sent press releases. However, the Court, Thomas went on to describe four years learning." jBank and the Gaza Strip. Tensions in the Middle East are still high, notices were not sent until a few the differences between what hap- Thomas ended to a standing ¡despite the ongoing peace effort days before Thomas was sched- pens at the Supreme Court and the ovation and then spent a few min- uled to appear. rest ofWashington. utes talking to students and giving Another issue that angered stu- Thomas said that, unlike the them a chance to ask some individ- dents and faculty was the choice rest of Washington, "at the court, ual questions. pe Jiat Lwc is stili accepting app of venue for Thomas' speech. there can be no incivility." When asked why he chose to Brody said he was under the Thomas said good manners exist come tosuc h a small school as AU, for tfefofoiuvng e^eaitioe 6oard impression that Holmes within the court because the issues Thomas responded " I was asked," Auditorium was unavailable for discussed and voted on at the and, "I don't like speaking at large •positions: the night that Thomas' speech Supreme Court affect the entire schools. They feel like we owe it to was scheduled. r nation, and the gravity of the situa- them." Thomas also said that the Dariqoom Manager Heineman said that Nevins was tion prevents poor manners. students in Alfred were smart, but ; chosen because it was the only The Justices "cannot undermine "dont really know what we are I ' • WtâsiteMÊM place available. performance in critical endeavors getting into." Heineman also said "all 209 with silliness" said Thomas, and Thomas said that he hoped that seats were filled, which is pretty thus the atmosphere in the speakers like himself help students Writers, photographers, layout assistants,impressive, " implying that, Supreme Court building is to learn more about the world, and despite the lack of advertising, extremely well-mannered and civi- that he enjoyed speaking at small plenty of people knew about the lized. schools, because there is more of a event Thomas concluded with a ques- chance to interact with students. The administration did not tion and answer period. Heineman said Thomas "eryoyed assistants are aCumjs weicome as wellpoin t to any security issues that Audience members were given his visit" and expressed interest in influenced their decision. • cards to write questions on. returning in the future. • News ^v.sa 9,199a J Fiat Li Wasted food investigated Diversity speaker YRACHEL HIRSCHEY Most of the food waste is from Deitrich suggested that the students taking more than they amounts of food students are wast- In one hour, a 50-gallon garbage can eat, said John Dietrich, super- ing "certainly keeps the cost of stresses respect tail is filled with uneaten food. visor of Powell Dining Hall. Items meals in a higher range." Vhole sandwiches, uneaten pieces that the dining hall produces too He said if the food waste became BY JAY WEISBERGER She referred to jokes, TV and if fruit and half-eaten desserts are much of also get thrown out. smaller, the price of meals might T-shirts that many people just he most frequent wastes at the The dining halls attempt to not decrease, but the quality of Working to making the world laugh about. lining halls. waste less by using portion con- food could then be improved. more inclusive to all cultural In truth, Scott asserted, these Recently, at Student Senate trol, and monitoring which foods The Great Chefs area has also groups was the topic of a speech facets of our culture foster cul- neetings, students voiced con- are preferred. helped lower cost and waste, said delivered by Ruth Scott at the tural conflicts. :erns about the amount of food Since the dining hall operates on Deitrich. The chefs are able to cook first AU diversity conference. To combat this, Scott suggest- >eing wasted in the dining halls. a five-week cycle, they try to the food to order, so the unused Scott, who was the keynote ed pro-activity. Some students suggested the adjust serving amounts every five food can be refrigerated and speaker for the conference, "Be the one who asks, 'why do ¡xcess food be donated to those in weeks, according to their observa- reused. addressed a full house in one of we include this group' or 'why leed, while others complained tions. "It is a very big concern of the small dining rooms in isn't that group here,'" she said. ibout the cost and quality of the Dietrich said it would be difficult mine," said Deitrich, "but I have to Powell. Scott asserted that college is bod. for the dining hall to donate the balance the customer service Citing that the business one of the safest places to get to "I don't think people realize how excess food, for liability reasons. part." world, as well as most other know different people for who nuch food gets wasted, because "I think a lot of food gets wasted Deitrich said the dining hall is aspects of life, will increasingly they are. Jiey only see what is being thrown because the food is crap," said open to suggestions on what might depend on working with a more "Go beyond the labels you iway on their own tray," said Katie Caprara. Caprara is one of be done with the wasted food. diverse population, Scott hear," she said. Emmy Oullete. Oullete works in the Student Senate representa- He also stressed the fact that if emphasized that people need Scott also talked about what ;he dishroom of Powell Dining tives who has mentioned the prob- students took only what they knew realize the similarities that unite she called "the Platinum Rule." Hall, and said she often sees huge lem. She also works in the dining they could eat, not as much food all people. The rule states, "Treat other unounts of wasted food. hall. would be wasted. • The keys to bridging the gap people the way they would like between ethnic groups are to be treated." "respect, honesty, respect, pro- Scott qualified this statement activity and respect," Scott said. by instructing the audience to Respect was one of the main be honest. She said, obviously, if themes Scott hit on. She also a certain type of treatment vio- expressed the need for everyone lates some core value, then don't to learn about other cultures follow through. and explode cultural myths. Scott is optimistic about the "In your life, have there been future. people you called 'thems?'" Scott "I'm the kind of person who asked. sees the glass as half-full," she She noted how the "us versus said. them" mentality is divisive. She noted that more and Scott pointed out that race is more, people don't stop to worry not the only area to look at. She about what race someone is. also included homosexuals and She also said that the fact that religious groups in her speech. some colleges are now teaching Scott warned that certain diversity is a sign of hope. activities can actually widen the She added, "it's not just a mat- gap between different groups. ter of the head, but of the Ethnocentrism, Scott said, heart," when it comes to*diversi- often causes some to act like ty. missionaries. "Challenge what you heat "To some, if you're white people say," she told the group. enough or gay enough, you can Scott sat on the Rochester be a member of a certain group," City Council for 12 years and Scott explained. was a candidate in the PHOTO BY BETSY KACHMAR Scott also noted that the Democratic Primary for the Food piles up quickly at the Powell Dining Hall tray return. This scene, from breakfast Sunday, is typical of the American culture "is polluted position of Mayor of Rochester amount of waste each dining hail has. with the air of hatred." in 1993. •

Route 17, Southern Tier Expressway, gets 86'd •»AIDS day CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE BY JAY WEISBERGER the Evening Tribune indicated Differences will go beyond Southern Tier more competitive $800 to $900 million is needed to new signs on the side of the road. economically. Nyman said it originally was quite Driving directions to AU will bring the entire length of Rte. 17 Dupont said economic devel- Tourism ties in with this as difficult to get in touch with the change when N.Y. Rte. 17, the up to standards. opment is part of the plan. well. national organization responsible Southern Tier Expressway, Dupont said no additional fed- "Companies looking to relo- Gary Ostrower, professor of for the quilt, but once WIC and becomes Interstate 86. eral funding was going to be cate want to know how close a history and a Trustee on the Spectrum got in contact with a The section of road that allotted to the project. In fact, location is to an interstate high- Alfred Village Board, noted that local branch of the Names Project, affects the Alfred area, running she said, money from New York way," Dupont said. increased traffic can bring located in Syracuse, the project from the Pennsylvania Une in is bearing the burden of upgrad- Dupont added that the gov- money into the area, especially got underway. Chatauqua County to the other ing the road. ernment is trying to make the through tourism. Nyman said, "It was very diffi- side of Corning, will probably be He warned, however, that he cult to get ahold of the national marked as 1-86 next year, said feels estimates of the number of organization, but Names-Syracusc Joan Dupont, assistant to the tourists that will be coming into was very helpfiil." regional director of the New the area have been exaggerated. WIC and Spectrum each con- York Department of Ostrower, however, said he is tributed $100 to bring the panels to Transportation. in favor of the road. Alfred and organized and executed The road is beinjg upgraded to Ostrower said interstate high- the activities surrounding the an interstate as part of a federal ways will receive money from event. highway legislation bill passed the federal government, which In addition to displaying the earlier this fall, said Dupont. can lift a bit of the burden off of quilt, the day included a speech bj Dupont noted that local New York to maintain the high- Gary Upton of Names Projed Congressman Amo Houghton, way. Syracuse, and an open mic avail Senator Daniel Patrick "All the pork is stored in DC able for responses from the audi Moynihan and Senator Alfonse and we want our share of the ence to Upton's remarks. D'Amato were instrumental in pork," Ostrower said, referring The panels included a signatun having Rte. 17 included in the to federal funding. square, where students coul( bill. "Most state and local authori- write messages that may be incor The upgrade won't come with- ties that I know of applaud the porated into the national quilt. out a bit of work, however. changeover," he said. Nyman said counselors fron A few ramps had to be upgrad- Ostrower warned that New SAVAP and the counseling cente ed to Interstate standards, York may stop getting its share were present to offer services ti Dupont said. of the "pork," however. students who were affected by thi She added much work has to "[D'Amato] was in a position emotional intensity of the event be done in the Elmira area, to benefit New York, with the WIC and Spectryim also gavi where traffic lights interrupt the PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER Republican controlled Congress. away several AIDS bracelets in; expressway. These signs will be replaced with official interstate signs when the Now, we're less well positioned," free raffie and distributed condom An article in the Dec. 1 issue of Southern Tier Expressway is upgraded to an interstate. he said. during the event. •

is [December 9,1998 / Fiat Lux pag»5 - New Results of surveys will dictate changes MTTWDSBERGER surveys back, there's no need to we ask "what can we do to turn will be sent out at the end of the "I think some students may take extrapolate. that around?"' Brody said. semester to be analyzed. the survey lightly," McClain said. Students had the opportunity to "In an uncertain world, people "We dont want to make deci- "We should have the results by "It's not the perfect litmus test." voice their opinions of AU by way need tp get numerical information sions based on a gut feeling," late January," Pollard said. Brody Freshman art major Brookye of a survey, which was distributed to help them navigate their way," Brody said. "With the survey, we said Student Affairs will look at Zywar said she took the survey as part of preregistration for next Gow said, explaining the purpose can make careful, well-thought out the results. seriously, however. semester. of the survey. decisions." "Almost everyone looks at the "Student satisfaction is done one The survey consisted of ques- The last time the survey was Brody explained the survey is results," Brody said. "I write a student at a time," Gow said. He tions about student life and specific distributed was two years ago, distributed at many schools summary and then the other deans added that this is true regardless AU programs. said Jerry Brody, dean of students nationwide. He added that the sur- come to me." of any survey that is given. Norm Pollard, director of the and vice president for Student vey would compare AU to other Pete McClain, a junior econom- Though the survey gives the Counseling and Student Affairs. schools nationally. ics major, said he filled out the sur- administration quite a bit of infor- Development Center, said about Brody highlighted the impor- "We want to achieve a student vey when he preregistered. While mation, Gow stressed, "at the end 800 surveys have been returned so tance of the survey. He said the satisfaction level at least equal to he said he thought the survey was of the day, there's a human dimen- | fer, with a few still trickling in. survey results form the basis for national norms," Brody said. a bit too long, he appreciates the sion to this that is hard to nail "Last time we conducted the decisions made for the campus. Also, Brody said trends will be fact that the University wants to down." survey, we had about the same For instance, Brody noted that analyzed. Even if student satisfac- know what students think. While the administration is rate of return and obtained very two years ago, food services tion is higher than the national "We're the University's cus- interested in the results, Gow reliable results," Pollard said. received low scores on the survey. norm, it still could have dropped 'tomers," McClain said. pointed out what everyone really Associate Dean of the College of The result was the search for a from the last time students were McClain said he does have some cares about. Liberal Arts and Sciences Joe Gow new food service. surveyed, Brody said. worries about the process, howev- "We have an interest in people," added when you receive that many "When something scores badly, Pollard indicated the surveys er. Gow said. • [Fundraising campaign for the millennium sets high goal |FT CHANDRA USSIER eral sources, including foundations, ter, performing arts center and the Campaign? Didnt I see a booklet University to attract more experi- small companies, and individuals. Saxon Inn. about that somewhere?" asked enced faculty. | AU is attempting to raise $100 There have been two previous Vice President of University Bethany Carpenter, a junior ele- The endowment will also go million as a part of a fundraising campaigns during Coil's 17 years at Relations Michael Hyde is confi- mentary education m^jor. toward scholarships for needy stu- | effort, termed the New Alfred University, and both have dent that Alfred will reach the new A major focus of the campaign is dents and new equipment for the Millennium Campaign. been successful. goal, 100 million dollars. the establishment of more various divisions. "The most crucial thing is to The first campaign had a goal of In the three years since the endowed chairs, one of the highest Since Alfred is a tuition based build the endowment," said 12 million dollars, but actually start of the campaign, more than honors to be given to professors. institution, the endowment will .President Edward G. Coll, about raised 17 million dollars for reno- 50 million dollars has been donat- Currently, AU has sue endowed also act as a supplement to the the campaign. vations to Alumni Hall, the engi- ed, said Hyde. chairs, which are awarded to pro- operating budget. The endowment will aid Alfred neering annex and the athletic Many members of the fessors. Coll said that he would like Coll, who has plans to retire in in many projects, as well as adding department. University community are unsure to establish six more chairs, bring- two years, said he is pleased with endowed chairs to be awarded to The second campaign, with a of what the New Millennium ing the total number to 12. the way his final fundraising effort faculty. goal of 40 million dollars, raised 57 Campaign is. The establishment of more for Alfred University is progress- Money is being donated by sev- million dollars for the campus cen- "The New Millennium endowed chairs will allow the ing. •

murals. enate "laying to support all these teams has been difficult for us," S UPDATE Coll responded, explaining that AU has always had more varsity ff STEPHANIE WEBSTER sports than usual. He expressed his concern on the issue, however. Nevins Theatre was filled to A senator asked Coll for more »parity at the last Student information about the football Senate meeting. rookie party hazing incident. The Many students in the School of senator said he didn't think the Art and Design came to bring treatment of the football players their concerns about lack of stu- was fair. If such an incident had dio space to President Edward G. happened at a Greek house, the Soil Jr. penalties would have been much The students asked Coll if he more harsh, he said. could help them with their prob- Coll explained that in most lem. They said they have lost incidents where Greek houses 10,000 square feet of studio space are penalized for hazing or alco- Sue to the Binns-Merrill renova- hol violations, it is the national tion. organizations that penalize the Although some off-campus stu- houses, not the University. os have been found for them, "I don't think the claims of the |he students said that two class- Greek community hold much looms, graduate student space validity," Coll said. PHOTO BY BETSY KACHMAR ffld office space have taken away In other Senate business, the Students rush to get papers done at the Herrick computer lab. The week before finals Is sometimes more ¡from that space. Academic Affairs Committee stressful than finals themselves because of the rush to finish assignments. The studio space off campus announced that they received 197 also closes at midnight, as responses from students inter- Apposed to 2 a.m., like the spaces ested in a sign language course. tn campus. Student Senate President Seidlin Hall will house a new computer lab I The students suggested that Mike Pellicciotti announced that P University look into using Security now offers escorts dur- BY ADAM VANSMVER is scheduled to open next fall, in The news was better late than pee in Robinson-Champlin ing the day to the health center, time for the beginning of classes. Ball. never for Hoover, who said, "I've and that Residence Life will help AU's wandering communica- "We wanted to give writing its wanted a room for 10 to 15 years." | Robinson-Champlin is located students arrange rides to the hos- tions studies and English students own little spot on campus," Hoover Writing Center T\itor Mike I Alfred State College, but the pital in Hornell. will have a computer lab of their said. Cadwallader said, "It will make my pniversity is currently leasing it The Safety Committee said own next fall after a new lab is A committee consisting of job a lot easier, because students |»m ASC to house students. they checked the metal stairs on added to Seidlin Hall. Hoover, Assistant Professor of will have more opportunities to Ip". pledge to you we'll try to campus to make basic repairs. No longer will writing students Communications Robyn Goodman, work on their papers." something resolved," Coll There is a new security light in be sent to other buildings to use Director of Corporation and The new room also delighted the students. He said he the McLane parking lot. computer labs designed for busi- Foundation Relations Carol both English and communications |anned to meet with faculty to The Food Committee ness or engineering students. Wittmeyer, Director of the Writing studies professors. |scuss the situation and to try to announced that the dining halls "We wanted a room that writing Center Victoria Westacott and nl a solution. "Although the business college now have new heat lamps. The students felt comfortable in," said Assistant Professor of English has been great about letting us use A member of the track team cheese on the pizza has been Sharon Hoover, professor of Allen Grove, evaluated the situa- ¡poke on behalf of the sport, their computers, we will now have changed. English and Chair of the English tion and made the decision. a wonderful opportunity to get Ihich has been cut from the The Renovations Committee Division. The committee filed a request University athletic budget. He more of our English and communi- said they had toured Openhym For years, the communications for a grant fromth e Gladys Brooks cations studies students behind Saaked whether it was fair to cut a Hall and are now planning to tour studies curriculum has been sent Foundation. »rowing varsity sport" to leave computers," Goodman said. Bartlett Hall. They will be from building to building looking They learned on Nov. 19 that "This will help them become bet- a substantial budget suiplus, reporting on all the changes they for computers to use. they had received the grant for ich will be used to fund intra- ter prepared for a variety of pro- feel need to be made. • The new computer lab in Seidlin $100,000. fessions," she added. • REVIEW Reckless is believable, fanny and effective to be deaf in order to win the lorn BY JASMINE LELLOCK to be Lloyd's mother. ers, handled the challenging of the action with her focus and Throughout the play, Rachel roles with incredible energy and credibility. and attention of Lloyd. She mai! aged to maintain the demandiw Despite the challenges of a high- seeks therapy with several quite honesty. Each member's contri- Another credible character, physicalities involved in appeal! ly technical show, the production different doctors, explaining her bution was integral to the totali- Lloyd added to the already edgy life as a dream at first. However, ty of the performance. atmosphere with his constant ing deaf, until she revealed tj of Craig Lucas' Reckless, direct- Rachel her ability to speak. ed by Professor of Theater J. as she becomes more and more Playing the role of central nervous giggling and tottering movements. The unusual nature Reckless explored the povrç Stephen Crosby, achieved involved in her illusion, she character Rachel, Addyman of his character was offset by the of guilt, illusion, and fear in thi incredible levels of credibility, explains the inane events of her poignantly captured the nervous- life as they really are. ness, panic and paranoia as well uniformity of his actions. dark comedy. AU's performanq dark humor and emotional of the piece maintained the eneij impact. The clever, well-wrought set as the strength of Rachel. Perhaps one of the more chal- design, complete with a moving Addyman's first lead role at AU lenging roles was that of Pooty. gy and credibility necessary ii A play set in contemporary create this complicated piece. • America during several car propelled by running crew glued together the randomness Pooty, a paraplegic, pretended Christmas seasons, Reckless is a members, furthered the sense of play about a culture "where vio- unpredictability in the produc- lence, justified dishonesty, tion. unpredictability, and life choices An open stage area through propelled by guilt are all a part of which props and set pieces con- the norm," as indicated in the tinually shifted in between the 17 director's notes. individual scenes seemed to The action begins on invite any sort of action, no mat- Christmas when Tom, played by ter how bizarre. Freshman Christopher Stawiarz, Throughout most of the show, tells his wife Rachel, performed these scene changes were mm W& ' ^ìfm by Amy Addyman, that he took a smooth and helped maintain the mur J » jjpi suspension of disbelief. contract out on her life. He then jyrXs^a1 i -/-i^^Sa forces her to escape by jumping Another technical element - - ^B^^ÉII out the bedroom window. which unified the action of the H^Ë Upon escaping, Rachel decides play was the sound design, which to run away and travels with a captured the bizarre and alarm- •rap •• vl sketchy man named Lloyd, creat- ing, yet comic atmosphere of the ed by Luke Jacobs, a senior the- show. ater major. Arriving at his home, Various Christmas carols and she decides to make a new identi- other well-known melodies were ty for herself, a theme which per- strategically chosen to link scene meates the entire show. changes and add to the action. After a nightmarish game Also, other sound effects, such show which included the audi- as the frequent television seg- ence and startled them with its ments and the canned applause, abruptness and its strangeness, made the surreal environment of Lloyd and Rachel pretend to be the production hauntingly credi- married, while Lloyd's wife, ble. From left: Kristina Rosado as Pooty, Amy Addyman as Rachel and Luke Jacobs as Lloyd (wearing a Santa out Pooty, played by Sophomore Art The large cast, though spot- share a toast in this past weekend's production of Reckless. It was the second major theater production of Major Kristina Rosado, pretends lighting many first-timeperform - year. The play was directed by Professor of Theater J. Stephen Crosby. ALPHA CHI RHO'S TO Happy Holidays

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V MY WEISBERGER AND JOE FRUHMAN Movin'." ever, one heck of a song, com- Moxy Fruvous—Live Noise The band is hardly finished by The group doesn't toy with plete with sampling and a bass Missed their AU performance? losing their drummer. igents of Good Roots—One by One any sort of punk sound on Nasty. line Nirvana would have been Want to relive it? Live Noise is Don't forget to check out Since so many bands label them- They stick with old-school hip- proud of. the album for you. Stipe's pipes on the final track, elves multi-genre, its hard to hop beats and scratching. There Mutations may just be filler in Actually, it's the album for "Falls to Climb," either. ay which bands truly fit this are, however, a few songs that between two albums, but it does- anyone. Those who haven't been While the album is a departure abel. After listening to One by are sung. The Beasties' manage n't feel that way. exposed to the band should start from the big rock sound of the )ne and seeing them several to pull it off though. here, for the disc is a virtual past, the band shows they can imes, I am convinced they really Each song brings with it a new Dave Matthews Band—Before These Moxy primer. evolve with the times. ire multi-genre. The Agents feeling. There aren't two songs Crowded Streets A few songs drag, but only ilend a unique sound of jazz, pop, that sound alike. "Super Disco With their third major label because they are caught in the 2 Skinee i's—Supermercado ock and a hint of country. The Break'n," "Remote Control," release, DMB has established middle of a high energy set. Combining the elements of hip- rack "Miss America" is the high- "Song for Junior," themselves as a legitimate force For instance, "Horseshoes" is hop and rock, 2 Skinee J's' latest ight of the album, showing the "Intergalactic," and every other to be reckoned with. Before a lovely song, but a listener is release is a unique sound that Igents' ability to change song make Nasty an easy listen. These Crowded. Streets is a living almost too worked up from the can be compared to that of the •hythms and speeds. Watch out testament to DMB's eclectic previous tracks to really enjoy it. Beastie Boys. With a good sized or this band, as their popularity Beck—Mutations styles. From the upbeat "Stay" Most of the CD, however, is up following and a spectacular live s growing, especially due to the Beck fans can't wait to hear the to the downright scary to speed. All of the Moxy show, the J's are poised to take act that they tour with some big studio cut of "I Wanna Get With "Halloween," this record will favorites are included, as well as off. This album would be good for lames like DMB. You (and possibly your sister leave the listener wanting more. the usual bantering in between those who are new to the band as Deborah)" on Beck's next album. It is a must for any Dave songs. Fruvous should be com- well. The tracks "Wild Kingdom" larenaked Ladies—Stunt Until then, there's Mutations. Matthews Band fan and a good mended for managing to make a and "718" are two songs that With the exceptions of "Old Worry not, however, because investment for those who are live album that matches the best demonstrate the J's' uncan- Apartment" and "Brian Wilson," this album is hardly a throw- looking for a new sound. actual energy of their shows. ny ability to produce a listenable .he Barenaked Ladies remained away. This album will please fans and and one-of-a-kind sound. inknown in most parts of the Mutations steps away from DMX—It's Dark and Hell Is Hot is a good way to jump on the :ountry, until Stunt. Although it the electronic sounding Odelay With the myriad of rap artists Fruvous bandwagon. U2—Best of1980-1990 s not Ladies' finest work, Stunt and features mainly folksy gui- out there today, its hard to say With this greatest hits collection, aunched BNL into the spotlight tar. one is radically different from R.E.M.—i/p the hits keep coming. It is amaz- lere in the states with its pop Some songs have a darker feel others. The messages, for the Upon the first listen, the CD ing to hear all these songs back- Inendly tune "One Week." The to them, such as the contempla- most part, revolve around tales sounds markedly different from to-back. tracks "Alcohol," with its ironic tive "Nobody's Fault but My of murder, sex, and some sort of anything the band has recorded "Pride (In the Name of Love)" lyrics, and "Call and Answer," Own." But, "Tropicalia" has the drug. So why DMX's album? in the past. Slowly, though, we is the first song. What is incredi- with its romantic qualities, show salsa feel of Beck's earlier single Quite simply, it's his blatant real- start to hear the R.E.M. we're ble is that album does not go the talent this band possesses. "Deadweight." ness. used to. downhill from there. Success in the states, combined The album moves despite His lyrics put you there in the The main difference is that the Some of the best songs U2 has with its already established fol- slower tempo songs. What is song. Just listen to the track album is much more down tempo ever written are here. Early hits lowing in Canada, has the Ladies really amazing is how Beck "Damien," a song about tempta- than Monster or New like "Sunday Bloody Sunday" poised for greatness. shows he can make very good tion, rape and money, and you Adventures in Hi-fi. Only about are right in there with "Where simple songs. will see. His message may not be four songs, including the syn- the Streets Have No Name." Beastie Boys—Hello Nasty A hidden track at the end of the most optimistic or positive, thed-up "Lotus," would fit in The album, as a whole, is a Perhaps no other CD released in Mutations hints at what may be but it is a respectable album that with the Monster tracks. must have for any U2 fan. If "98 can get a person moving like coming on the next album. The pushes the limits. This album But the album works anyhow. you're the type that has only the Beasties' fifth proper album. unlisted song differs wildly from isn't for good little boys and "Walk Unafraid" is marvelous liked the songs they've released, There's even a song called "Body the rest of the album. It is how- girls. and "Hope" gives us just that. this one's also for you. • ISAMAN MOTORS Drive Thru Car Wash Pamper your car with a hand wash, hand dried, while you wait in your car. 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dlfJiJAVld/J TOAST u)RAP£ •m • I I TGh) blFFgggfJT A time for general L—. I meetings has not yet been set for next semester. Mondays-Fridays 7a.m.-9p.m. Keep your ears open! Saturdays and Sundays 8a.m.-9p.m, Glimpses of three people who affect AUj The lives of W. Richard Ott, Bruce Davidson and Ben Link: an administrator, a teacher and a studentI Provost W. Richard Ott four inch wide place on your back of the Year for a record of 14 con- Even though Davidson has grade point average, a 16 credit 3Y CHANDRA LEISTER that you can not reach with secutive years. competed in the Olympics five load this semester, and he don either hand when applying sun When he is not competing, times, equestrian Chris Johnson this all on a nightly regiment 4 W. Richard Ott spends a lot of block. Davidson spends many hours a said Davidson does not intimi- four hours of sleep. time explaining his title to oth- Ott said he hopes the day riding at his stable, which date her. You might think he wai| ers. University will continue to pros- houses 70 horses. All of the horse "I find him very encouraging," Superman. "I really don't have any idea per after Coll retires in 2000. at his stable are thoroughbreds. she said after an intense two hour We haven't even mentioned! what a provost is," said one stu- "I'm not as mean as they Among the 70 horses, three are lesson with him. the grand passion of this Bol dent. think," said Ott, referring to the stallions, 12 are brood mares and "He makes me want to do it," Wonder. Provost is not a well known students who are concerned approximately 40 horses are used she said. Link's heart lies with the Boj| title, like president. Ott's own about funding that had to be cut. for competition. Davidson has been married for Scouts. He's been an active mem- mother was also unaware of what Students said they did not Although Davidson does not 25 years. He has two children, ber of the group since 1984, earn a Provost was. think Ott was mean. always compete on his own hors- Buck and Nancy, who ride as ing merit badges and prestige. ? As Provost of Alfred "He likes to know about stu- es, his most memorable mount is well. Fifteen years later, he is if University, W. Richard Ott is the dents," said Craig Calvert, a a horse named Irish Capp. Davidson mentioned he and nationally certified Scouti vice president for Academic junior chemistry major. He said that Irish is the first Buck would like to compete on Director and Administrator of Affairs, director of graduate Student Senate President "great horse" he has ever ridden. the United States Equestrian Aquatics at Camp Gorton in the* studies, and No. 2 in charge. Michael Pellicciotti added that Plus, the horse has a lot of senti- Team together in Sydney. Finger Lakes region. Ott was appointed by the Ott is "an administrator who is mental value, as he was given to > Davidson keeps himself mod- In the future, he plans to havei Board of Trustees after being easy to work with, open to stu- Davidson as a gift from his est. He said he appreciates his a career in Scouting because he's dean of the School of Ceramic dent ideas, and is always willing grandmother while she was on success, but never seeks the believes the program is extreme- Engineering for eight years. to address student concerns." her death bed. notoriety. ly valuable for both young men Ott received his doctorate in Now 48 years old, Davidson and women. ceramic engineering at Rutgers Bruce Davidson has been ridingsinc e he was four. Ben Link Don't get the impression that and worked for Corning Inc. and BY RACHEL HIRSCHEY Buttons, his first pony, is his BY LAURA SCHREFRER Link is all work and no play, how- Champion Spark Plugs. first claim to fame. Buttons had ever. This Alfred native doei He taught at Rutgers for ten If you want to be the best at been Roy Rogers' horse's stable He's 6'3, has a 4.0 and is a 21 year- have an impish side. "I findi t years before coming to Alfred. something, you have to do it eight mate before Davidson's family old Boy Scout. amusing when people come into What was the reason for the days a week for 25 hours a day, bought him. He holds himself upright, ExpressMart to buy condomi career change? and that is why Bruce Davidson Davidson, who was raised on a shoulders back, self-assured and and become embarrassed," ht "[I] am more interested in peo- has accomplished numerous suc- farm, said his eyes taught him to confident. His mustard-colored mused with a half-smile on hii ple than things," Ott explained as cesses in equine competitions. ride. His participation in Pony sports coat and wildly patterned face. he sipped his drink of choice, Diet Davidson has competed with Club, as well as numerous hours tie seem to prove the individuali- For Halloween he planned to Coke. the United States Equestrian of hard work and devotion also ty that is his trademark. make himself a costume out ol Ott did not have plans to be a team at five different Olympics. taught him about riding. He has strict values and paper bags. "I'll be the provost. Growing up in Long He has traveled all over the Now, Davidson finds himself morals, traits in himself that ExpressMart Pontiff," he joked. Island, Ott said he wanted to be a world to compete, while he teach- teaching to riders eager to learn have never changed with age or His favorite building on cam ballplayer for the New York es riding lessons and trains and from such a successful profes- location. He knows himself, and pus is Kanakadea Hall, a building Yankees, but his curve ball was breeds horses at his stable in sional. he isn't afraid of the person he he describes as being musty ant never good enough. Unionville, Pa. Davidson has taught a clinic at sees. creaky. He adores old building! Now he enjoys the outdoors There aren't many people in Brentwood Stables in Angelica. Benjamin Link, a senior the- and their smell and likes thé and sometimes hikes the Pine the world who can reach the Although he only teaches four ater and history double major, character. Link could be speakinj Hill trails during lunch hours. height of success that'Davidson •or I fivo •• • CIHUOO - in- • a winter, has done it all. He nearly single^—ofMiiiaulf." He drives his red Subaru has in equestrian sports and Davidson said he likes it. handedly runs WALF, the Alfred "Everyone is so caught up ii Outback to his office in Carnegie remain modest and approachable. He comes to Brentwood each University radio station. whether they can [do something Hall from his home in Wellsville He is a role model for many rid- year because of owner and train- He works at ExpressMart, the that they stop thinking if the; every day. ers, and a success story with no er Becky Backer. main focus point for the purchase should," he announced. "Tha His office, which is next to comparison. "If he were coaching the of cigarettes and alcohol, every frightens me." President Edward G. Coll Jr.'s, is In 1972, he won a silver medal Olympic team, he would still night. It seems to be the only thim nicely decorated. Framed pic- at Munich. In 1976, he won a gold treat inexperienced riders with He's been stage manager on that does. • tures, taken by Ott, line the at Montreal, and another gold at the same level of respect," said three plays, acted in another and walls. These pictures were taken Los Angeles in 1984. In 1996 he Backer. produced his own for an AIDS Editor's Note: These three peopl on a trip two years ago when he won a silver at Atlanta. She and Davidson met in 1969 benefit. were chosen by members of tli visited Indonesia and Australia. The United States Training at Burton Hall riding school in He serves as lieutenant at the newswriting class and not by tit He said that there is about a Association has named him Rider Dublin, Ireland. fire station. He has a perfect editorial board of the Fiat Lux.

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A strong freshman class will to be impressed with Matt 13-21 campaign last season. of Derek's life and what moti- O'Connor, a shooting guard, also aid the Saxons in recover- Damon or Ben Affleck's natural vated him to become what he is, New Head Coach Michelle averaged 18.8 points per game ing from last year. dramatic ability. rinn had the Saxons working which is shot handsomely in last season before tearing her Guards Amy Ratchuk, Nicole However, no matter how pro- black and white. lard this preseason with the anterior cruciate ligament last Yoculan, Traci Lincoln and ficient Affleck and Damon's per- ;oal of earning a berth in the What makes the film succeed, fall. Valerie Hoffman will don the formances are, they, and most in addition to the brilliant per- iYSWCAA Tournament in "She hasn't lost her shooting purple and gold for the first other actors of the younger gen- {arch. formance of Norton, is Kaye's ability, but she has yet to get time this year. Forward Lisa eration, pale in comparison to direction. "Defense will win games for comfortable with her new Valitutto will also join the the often overlooked Edward is," Finn said. "We are looking Instead of hating Norton's brace," Finn said. Saxons' attack. Norton. often malicious character, we o play aggressive defense and Rife, Conference Player of "Amy is a solid player who Norton, a Yale-educated orce turnovers, but we will be sympathize with his position the Year in 1996-97, appeared in should make an immediate actor, possesses more dramatic and pity his fall from grace as a lisciplined enough that if we just one game, grabbing six impact," Finn said.. "She has a intensity than both Affleck and lon't see an dpportunity to cre- bright, well-meaning high rebounds in 13 minutes before good outside shot and good Damon combined, and is a good school student, to a confused ite a fast break, we will run a getting injured. moves to the basket." bet for the Academy Award for ialf-court set." and morally lost Nazi. Junior Lori Metallo will join Yoculan is quick, aggressive, best actor for his portrayal of a Kaye defines the character of In order to improve on last O'Connor with the most experi- versatile and has experience at redeemed Neo-Nazi in director 'ear's season, the Saxons must Derek as such a strong presence ence at guard, having started point guard. Tony Kaye's powerful so that, even as a Nazi, his well ie able to win on the road. An all but one game for AU last Finn said she expects her to American History X. infavorable schedule has AU spoken views sound believable. year. see some playing time this sea- Norton plays Derek Vinyard, Even during Derek's most •laying 14 of 23 games away "Lori is a good athlete with son. Valitutto, who played a gifted and intelligent gang his winter. despicable acts, the audience strong defensive skills," Finn guard in high school, will spend leader of Neo-Nazis in Long can't help but hope for his The Saxons will get back said. "She is capable of being a the early part of her college Beach, California. redemption. mpact players in seniors Liz good scorer." career adjusting to being a post After brutally dispatching Still, Kaye's theme is age old )'Connor and Holly Rife, who Another important returnee player. • two black men who were about and powerful, in that evil and to car-jack his car, Vinyard is hate are the most damning of all sent to prison and forced to con- things. front his inner demons. American History X is an In addition, his long dormant impressive film on many levels, humanity and compassion once including its photography, dia- again awaken through the logue and acting, but also friendship of a well-meaning because this is Tony Kaye's first black prisoner. attempt at feature film direct- During his time in jail, how- ing. ever, his younger brother, As a commercial and music Danny, (played quite compe- video director, he brings experi- tently by Edward Furlong), ence with quick, intense editing begins to travel down the same and fast pace to the big screen path as his brother. in an unmistakable way. Once he is released, Derek Combined with Norton, the WiiiSt not only start his post- film has more to say and is more prison life, but also convince his enjoyable than most films cur- younger sibling that the life of a rently at the box office. •

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PHOTO BY JAY WBSBERGER • Two 4-bedroom apartments and one 1-bed- Sopranos of the AU Chamber Singers rehearse for this weekend's performance at Alfred Seventh Day room apartment at 17 Reynolds St. Many large Baptist Church. The Chamber Singers will open for the AU Concert Singers who will be performing Vivaldi's rooms and lots of character. "Gloria." • Two 3-bedroom apartments at 70 West University St. for a group of six or two groups of ICOURT REPORT three. Speed, in Zone: • Eve M. Kushner, Caneadea Other: • Four-bedroom apartment on South Main St. % Kylie E. Hancock, Carthage ($130) • Jeffrey R. Beardsley, Nunda, at the Grange. Also with another nice apartment. To 190) restricted speed zone ($150) be remodeled for next school year. f Daniel J. Ryan, Randolph ($90) DWI: • Christopher A Parker, Brocton, 3 Richard J. Petersen, Rochester • Katherine L. Harris, Andover, failure to keep right ($60) • Also five houses in Alfred Station with one and ($90) reduced to DWAI ($330) • Curtis J. Wallace, Smethport, two bedrooms. Two miles from campus near the f. Chad D. Kelly, Bainbridge ($90) • Randall S. Ryder, Big Flats, Pa. exceed posted speed in work Alfred Station Post Office. One or two-bedroom I Christopher R. Grieve, Webster reduced to DWAI ($330) zone ($130) apartments at the Cow Palace, a ten plex building, p90) • Orion J. Fredericks, Burlington 1.2 miles from campus in the other direction. I Cory D. Hislop, Schoharie ($90) No Seatbelt Driver: Vt., passed red light ($100) I Nathan T. Damboise, • Romeo Quijada, Westbury • Andrew L. Miller, Hornell, These apartments are affordable for the struggling Prattsburgh ($90) ($80) unregistered motor vehicle ($55) college student. Landlord is fair about security I Keny Barnes, Canisteo ($90) • Harold L. Sherwood, Ulysses, • Michael J. Lanterman, deposits. Responsible pet owners are welcome. | Carmen L. Mast, Fillmore ($90) Pa. ($80) Wellsville, disorderly conduct • Lakila M. Hall, Pahokee, Fl. ($100) Appointments can be made by calling ¡Expired Inspection: ($55) , • Shawn M. Donovan, Williston, 587-8637 or (716) 593-6185 • Jonathan R. Wizeman, Hornell • Lashonda E. Thomas, Vt., failure to stop at red light P>) Rochester ($80) ($130) I« Shawn M. Mellrek, Wayland • Joshua J. Nash, Rochester, m Speed in Excess of 55 mph: unsafe backing ($60) The executive staff of the I Lisa M. Rumfola, Alfred ($80) • James R. Sparatta, Wellsville , • Scott A Dhetteplace, I Andrea L. Snyder, Oswego reduced to failure to obey traffic Brockport, passed stop sign($100) F/afltfxwould like to wish t$80) device ($130) • Justin G. Schreiber, Almond, I Mark H. Corwine, Andover • Jamie E. Wray, Portville, possession of marijuana ($100) ¡$80) reduced to failure to obey traffic • Tia M. Sanger, Buffalo, criminal you a happy holiday and a device ($100) mischief ($100) piiiure to Obey Traffic Device: • Corey J. Mousaw, Hannawa • Jamie J. Shydlinski, Almond, great semester break. I* Chad L. Graham, Hemlock Falls, reduced to failure to obey disturbing the peace ($25) |l31) traffic device ($130) • David S. Sootheran, Alfred, fail- Richard J. Kiley, Lake • Joseph A. Uderitz, Wilson ($90) ure to yield righto f way ($130) Qoodluckon your jBonkonkoma ($80) • T. Galloway, Orchard Park • Matthew E. Rettinger, •Stephen W. Simons, Olean ($80) ($90) Pennellville, open container ($25) final exams! Women's Basketball Men's Basketball See page 9 Fiat AU 61, Cazenovia 42 Sports EP< AU men's basketball makes adjustments IY MIGUEL STURLA hopefully NCAA's." sive threat who plays solid basketball team after injuries Koek are expected to make This season, AU's go-to-guys defense. Last season he only forced him to give up on foot- nificant contributions befon This season, the 1998-99 AU are Senior Captain and Guard averaged 10.1 points but in the ball. season's end. nen's basketball team's quest Brian Quinlan, Senior Captain season stretch he turned his Murphy said Smith is one of Docteaur has potential 'or success faces new chal- and Forward Steve Filosa, and game up a notch helping out the the players who is going to cause match up problems Sophomore Center Kareem team and his scoring average. make an impact on the team's opposing defenses, and Ko enges. fe With the departure of star McKinnon. As for McKinnon, Murphy success and also said he was sur- has an accurate outside shot. HiE players Devin Downing, last "It's been an ongoing adjust- recognizes him as having "raw" prised with his ability to move can be deadly beyond the thre£| season's leading scorer, and Dan ment; Steve [Filosa] and [Brian] talent. With the departure of the ball. This season the 6'1 point arc. ifeager, who graduated as the Quinlan still are adjusting to the Yeager, McKinnon is now the point guard is expected to see AU's new team makeup it role as the go-to-guys," Murphy starting center. Since last sea- 25-30 minutes of action. forcing them to make neif ill-time No. 2 rebounder at AU, M- :his season's starters are going said. son, the 6'9 center has added 20 Sophomore Rob Stedman is adjustments to their game plail ;o have to have to pick up the The much-improved Quinlan pounds of muscle to his frame, also back for another season. but Murphy said this team gets; slack. is AU's number one option on allowing him to be even This season Murphy is expect- along with one another, formof "The team has to be a cohe- offense. Quinlan has managed to stronger in the post. ing Stedman to be more of an lating good team chemistrjl sive unit and share responsibili- push his scoring average from Also leading the way for a offensive contributor. "This team has to stay together!: :y on the court," said head coach 11.7 as a freshman to a career team that has two sophomores The freshman class consists of play together and ignite eacki lay Murphy. "We don't have the high 15.7 a year ago. In the and five freshmen are Senior Jason Wheeler, EJ. Docteur, other with enthusiasm," sail; ithletic ability we had last year Mount Union Tip-Off Classic in Captain and Forward Paul Chris Koek, Matt Orman and Murphy. •¡o we have to play as a team. the game against Lake Erie, Valentine, and Senior Center Kurt Larson. AU has shown earlier thiil Individual players will have to Quinlan became the 16th player Colin Culbreth. "Wheeler is an enthusiastic season that it can stay togetheif make sacrifices for the good of in school history to score 1,000 Sophomore Point Guard and natural leader who pushes during loosing streaks, but thf the team. If that happens, I points in his career. Willie Smith, a new addition to his teammates," said Murphy. long season will demonstrate believe this group can win 15 to Returning for his second year, this year's team, rounds off the Murphy also said 6'6 Forward whether or not this team car 18 games and reach the playoffs, Filosa is another potent offen- starting five. Smith joined the Docteur and Forward/Guard build on its chemistry. •

Sports roundups FmiSports fall newsmakers Men's basketball (3-5) Muskingum 70, AU 58 week twice. This season Martin time ECAC honor roll winnel Nazareth 74, AU 73 OT Valitutto 15 points, 7 rebounds, Michelle Martin scored 11 goals, two assists for This season Brian had 115 tot» Quinlan 31 points Ratchuk 11 points, Kushner, "Mitch" is a junior communica- a total of 24 points. tackles, 4.5 sacks and 4 inter! Metallo 2 assists tion studies ceptions. IVU 61, Cazenovia 42 major who Filosa, Quinlan 13 points, Men's swimming and diving moved up to Brian Keefer The editorial staff of the Fid) McKinnon 11 points, Smith 10 RIT126, AU 111 forward after Brian is a sophomore mechani- Lux has named the Fall 1991; rebounds, 8 assists Kerwin won 50 free and 200 back, playing two cal engineering major who Fiat Sports Newsmakers. Eacl B. Striker won 200 free, T. Striker seasons at plays strong athlete was chosen from foii AU 71, Cazenovia 67 200IM center mid- safety. He was nominees. Filosa 22 points, McKinnon 19 field. She has named USA ' 1 points, 12 rebounds Geneseo 146, AU 90 been playing Division III j Dobe won 3m and lm Diving, soccer for 15 national defen- Men nominated were Briai A.U 85, Médaillé 69 B. Striker won 50 free (22:35), T. years. This season, Martin was sive player of j Keefer, football; Jeff Colasantil Quinlan 31 points, Smith 13 points, Striker won 200 back (1:59.20), named Offensive MVP in the the week, ] football; Russ Holmes, soccer| and Rob Winkky, cross countrj.| 3 assists, Culbreth 9 rebounds Healey, Cassingham, Brauner, Bryan Karl tournament, where ECAC/ Hanrahan won 400 free relay she tied the record for points in Upstate New Women nominated wen lohn Carroll 80, AU 62 (3:50.96) the tournament (10), York first Michelle Martin, soccer; Dawi Quinlan 20 points, Filosa 18 points, Manhattan ville Tournament team all-star, ECAC defensive Ayling, soccer; Anne Gutmamf McKinnon 12 points, 6 rebounds, Women's swimming and diving MVP and AU athlete of the player of the week, and a six cross-country and Je| Smith 6 assists AU 182, RIT 51 McLaughlin, volleyball. • H. Ligerman won 200 butterfly Hilbert 68, AU 61 (2:21.83) school record, 200 IM. Quinlan 18 points, McKinnon 16 M. Ligerman won 1000 freestyle, points, 8 rebounds, Smith 5 assists Brooks won 200 breaststroke, Kachmar won 100 freestyle,Burk e Lake Erie 63, AU 60 won 200 backstroke, Darmott won Quinlan 20 points, Filosa 13 points, 500 free BY ANDY BERMAN Humanitarian Bowl Georgia Tech Culbreth 7 rebounds, Smith 5 Idaho vs. #23 Southern Miss Jan. 1,12:30 p.m. on NBC assists Geneseo 148, AU 92 Editor's Note: Dec. 30,3:00 p.m. on ESPN2 -Andy's pick: Notre Dame by 4 Jeitler won 3m and lm Diving, H. At press time, organizers -Andy's pick: Southern Miss Bluffton 78, AU 57 Ligerman won 200 IM (2:23. from some of the college bowls by 10 Citrus Bowl McKinnon 14 points, 13 rebounds, 81), McDermitt, Cary, M. had not yet given bids to #15 Michigan vs. #11 Arkansas Stedman 10 points, Valentin 10 Ligerman, H. Ligerman won 400 teams. Holiday Bowl Jan. 1,1:00 p.m. on ABC points, Filosa 8 assists free relay (4:02.07) Andy picked the teams he #22 Texas vs. #5 Arizona. -Andy's pick: Michigan by 7 thought would be matched Dec. 30,8:00 p.m. on ESPN Women's basketball (3-2) Men's track and field against each other. -Andy'8 pick: Arizona by 17 Cotton Bowl AU 71, Pitt-Bradford 67 Cornell Relays #12 Virginia vs. #4 Kansas St. Lincoln 17 points, 12 rebounds, 5 Winkky 2nd 3,000 (9:09.1), Jeep Oahu Bowl Liberty Bowl Jan. 1,1:30 p.m. on FOX assists, Ratchuk 13 points, Madejczyk 4th shot put (43-9) Central Florida vs. #13 Air BYU vs. #10 Tulane -Andy's pick: Kansas St. by 10 Valitutto 12 points Young 6th shot put (41-2), Force Dec. 30,1:30 p.m. on ESPN Rodgers, Koehler, Corman, Dec. 25, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN -Andy's pick: Tulane by 14 Rose Bowl Cazenovia 70, AU 66 Schwietzer 4th 4x800 (828.3). Andy's pick: Air Force by 20 #8 Wisconsin vs. #5 UCLA Valitutto 23 points, 13 rebounds, Sun Bowl Jan. 1,5:00 p.m. on ABC O'Connor 16 points, Rife 13 Women's track and field Insightcom Bowl USC vs. #20 Penn State •Andy's pick: UCLA by 7 rebounds Cornell Relays Missouri vs. #25 West Virginia Dec. 31,2:00 p.m. on CBS Brewer 6th high jump (1.54m) Dec. 26,8:00 p.m. on ESPN -Andy's pick: Penn State by Sugar Bowl AU 68, Hilbert 28 school record, 8th long jump (16-0 -Andy's pick: West Virginia by 10 #9 Texas A&M vs. #3 Ohio Ratchuk 13, Rife 11 points, Yocuka 1/2), 8th 55m-dash (7.86) 10 State 7 rebounds, Métallo 3 assists Mentor 20 pound throw (9.22) Peach Bowl Jan. 8:30 p.m. on ABC school record, Boadi, Ares, Bonner, Music City Bowl Kentucky vs. #12 Virginia -Andy's pick: Texas by 3 AU 53, D'Youville 32 Nourse distance medley (14:12.35) #24 Viginia Tech vs. #21 Dec. 31,5:00 p.m. on ESPN I Ratchuk 14 points, 2 assists, school record, Ares Gaydos Callen, Oregon -Andy's pick: Virginia by 24 Orange Bowl Valitutto 10 points, 10 rebounds Boadi 4th 4x400 relay Dec. 29, 5:00 p.m. on ESPN #17 Syracuse vs. #7 Florida -Andy's pick: Oregeon by 1 Outback Bowl Jan. 2,8:30 p.m. on ABC Purdue vs. #19 Georgia -Andy's pick: Florida by 17 Would you libe to see more sports coverage? Micron PC Bowl Jan. 1,11:00 a.m. on ESPN We are always looking for sports writers North Carolina St. vs. Miami -Andy's pick: Georgia by 10 Fiesta Bowl and photographers. Dec. 29,7:30p.m. on TBS #2 Florida St. vs. #1 Tennessee! -Andy's pick: North Carolina St Gator Bowl Jan. 4,8:00 p.m. on ABC E-mail fiatlux if you are interested. by 4 #18 Notre Dame vs. #14 -Andy's pick: Tennessee by 10 I